Department of Special Education & Communication Disorders

Special education teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities, including speech and hearing disorders. In some cases, they ensure that lessons and strategies are modified to accommodate the student. In other cases, they help students with basic literacy and math skills, communication skills and independent living skills.

Our department offers programs designed to meet the interests of undergraduate and graduate students interested in working with individuals who have special needs.

BFA, Fordham UniversityMS, College of Saint RosePhD, University of Albany

Lindsay M. Fallon

Assistant Professor of Special Education & Communication Disorders

Hart Hall, Room 223

Tel:

508.531.2021

Email: lindsay.fallon@bridgew.edu

Degrees

BA, University Wisconsin - MadisonMSEd, Queens College, City University of New YorkPhD, MA, University of Connecticut

Jeri Katz

Professor of Special Education & Communication Disorders

Hart Hall, Room 224

Tel:

508.531.2589

Email: jkatz@bridgew.edu

Degrees

BS, University of Rhode IslandMEd, Bridgewater State CollegeDEd, Boston College

Robert MacMillan

Professor of Special Education & Communication Disorders

Hart Hall, Room 219

Tel:

508.531.2104

Email: rmacmillan@bridgew.edu

Degrees

BS, MEd, Frostburg State CollegeMA, West Virginia UniversityEdD, University of Alabama

Suzanne Miller

Assistant Professor of Special Education & Communication Disorders

Hart Hall, Room 128

Tel:

508.531.2972

Email: suzanne.miller@bridgew.edu

Degrees

BA, Bridgewater State CollegeMS, PhD, Emerson College

Gay Yelle

Instructor of Special Education & Communication Disorders

Hart Hall, Room 319

Tel:

508.531.2021

Email: gay.yelle@bridgew.edu

Staff

Joanne Abdallah

Speech/Language Clinic Coordinator

Burnell Hall, 128-I

Tel:

508.531.2372

Email: jabdallah@bridgew.edu

Michele O'Neill

Administrative Assistant

Hart Hall, Room 248

Tel:

508.531.1226

Email: michele.oneill@bridgew.edu

Department Chair

Dr.

David Almeida

Tel:

508.531.2360

Administrative Assistant

Ms.

Michele O'Neill

Tel:

508.531.1226

Graduate Coordinator

Dr.

J. Edward Carter

Tel:

508.531.2507

The department’s programs include a BSE degree in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities or Communication Disorders), a five-year dual licensure program (BSE in Elementary Education/M.Ed in Special Education), a minor in special education and communication disorders, and a minor in communication disorders. We also offer special education licensure programs and M.Ed programs in Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology.

We encourage our students to be both ambitious and highly dedicated, because the demand for their skills is substantial. Our graduates pursue successful careers as special education teachers in public and private schools, speech pathologists, audiologists, speech and hearing therapists, counselors, consultants and school administrators.